Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a bank reopens, an art gallery closes, and one massage establishment moves while another prepares to open.
US Bank (443 Castro)
US Bank reopens March 16 at 443 Castro St. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline
The Castro's US Bank location at 443 Castro Street will reopen a year and a half after a 1-alarm fire severely damaged it.
According to a sign posted in the window, US Bank reopens its Castro branch on Monday, March 16.
The reopening comes after the entire bank was demolished following the August 2024 fire. Public records indicate the demolition cost $150,000.
Following the demolition, construction crews remodeled the entire bank. Construction costs were estimated at $1,649,600.
The fire, which started in the rear of the building, alarmed many by how close the flames and smoke were to the Castro Theatre. Ultimately, the Castro Theatre did not sustain any damage from the fire.
Loom + Ten Global Queer Art Gallery (2323 Market)
Castro art gallery, Loom + Ten Global Queer Art Gallery, has closed after nine months in the Castro.
Loom + Ten had been temporarily closed since December, but its owner, Adam-Michael Royston, tells Hoodline the closure is now permanent.
Royston explained that an ongoing maintenance issue at the shop has resulted in the business permanently closing.
Art gallery Loom + Ten has closed at 2323 Market St. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline
Loom + Ten opened in May 2025 in the former Mikroblack space.
Royston tells Hoodline that the closure is due in part to low sales. "We have lots of folks come in and foot traffic but not a lot of buyers," explained Royston. "It goes to a larger issue I think we have in the Castro regarding tourism. People aren't coming to the Castro to buy fine art."
Royston says he's open to the idea of relocating in the Castro, but he's also considering other locations, including downtown.
The closure comes with a bit of controversy after artist Jun Yang claimed on Instagram that they have not received payment and several pieces remain in Loom + Ten's possession.
Royston disputes those claims, telling Hoodline, "The allegations being circulated online are false and contradicted by documented records. The artist elected to cancel the consignment agreement, which ended the gallery's ability to continue sales and required that the artworks be retrieved."
Royston states the artist was given multiple opportunities to retrieve their works.
"Claims regarding nonpayment are also inaccurate and misrepresent how paymentes are handled under the agreement," added Royston. "Any payments due are subject to reconciliation of confirmed sales, cleared funds, and contractual terms."
Ohm Thai Massage (2275 Market)
Ohm Thai Massage will relocate to 2111 Market St. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline
Ohm Thai Massage will be relocating from its current location at 2275 Market Street to a new spot at Church and Market streets.
After six years, Ohm Thai Massage will move to 2111 Market Street, formerly Skyline Realty Group. The space has been vacant for about six years.
Public records indicate Ohm Thai filed for a permit to change the use of the space in February.
A permit has been filed to add massage rooms and remodel the space. Construction costs are estimated at $130,000.
566 Castro Street
The Castro will soon have another massage business.
An unnamed massage establishment will soon open at 566 Castro Street, formerly the nursery and garden shop, Hortica.
A change of use has been filed to convert the space from a retail use to a massage establishment.
A massage establishment will open at 566 Castro St. | Photo: Steven Bracco/Hoodline
The space was also briefly the home of Lyric Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth.
Public records indicate that a permit has been filed to remodel the space, including adding treatment rooms and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)-compliant bathrooms.
Construction costs are estimated at $76,000.
